2. Ali, Dane, Marshall, Briana, Ariana, Thomas, Jeriah
Animal Hoarding
Ali, Dane, Marshall, Briana, Ariana, Thomas, Jeriah

3. Public Service Announcement

4. What an animal hoarder is
Collection of large amount of animals
Unable to care for them properly
Denies being a hoarder
Usually have psychological problems

5. Signs of an Animal Hoarder
Lack of food and water
Improper shelter
No veterinary attention
Unsanitary environments
Little or no space
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6. 3 Types of Hoarders - provides adequate care strong attachment
Overwhelmed Caregiver
- provides adequate care
strong attachment
Rescuer Hoarder
- think they’re “helping”
- find it difficult to turn any animal away
Exploiter Hoarder
- has animals strictly to serve their own needs
- very manipulative

7. Effects of Hoarding Separation from society Self-denial
Self-mutilation
Debt
Extreme Filth
Little to no self-respect

8. Effects On Animals Animals are living in their own filth. Trauma
Serious diseases, and even death.
Malnourishment.
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9. Effects On Humans Effects neighbors and everybody in the household.
Living in animal’s filth.
Household dangers
Serious health issues

10. Worst Hoarding Cases Animal Hoarding in The Northland
- 67 cats were discovered in Northern Minnesota
Behind Closed Doors: The Horrors of Animal Hoarding
- Posed as an animal shelter
- Were discovered May 1st, 2003
- 300 cats and 70 dead
240 cats found in small storage after rancid smell report
- Case in California
- 240 cats stored in a storage unit
- 36 cats were dead

11. Laws concerning Animal Hoarding
Only two states have laws against animal hoarding
Illinois
Hawaii
It is hard for the court to prosecute animal hoarders
The law most animal hoarder fall under is animal cruelty
its hard to prosecute this charge since much of the cruelty is unintentional

12. Solution
Our solution, is a city ordinance directly concerning animal hoarding
15 animal limit
License for those who reach or pass the limit
Inspectors will inspect the condition of the animals and living space. If the 15 limited is surpassed.
If you see animal hoarding call 311

13. Citations
“Animal Hoarding.” ASPCA: We Are Their Voice. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 May <
“Animal hoarding: The crazy cat lady, explained – TODAY Pets & Animals – TODAY.com.” TODAY.com: Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry, Al Roker, Natalie Morales – TODAY show video, news, recipes, health, pets. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 May <
“Animal Hoarding: When Pet Care Becomes an Obsessive Disorder.” Popular | Environmental Graffiti. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 May <
” Hoarding : The Humane Society of the United States .” The Humane Society of the United States : The Humane Society of the United States . N.p., n.d. Web. 4 May <
“How Animal Hoarding Develops.” Animal Hoarding. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 May <
“The Top Five Signs of Animal Hoarding.” List My Five. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 May <

14. Citations (Cont.)
retval;}, e(a);return. " Animal Hoarding In The Northland | Northland's NewsCenter: News, Weather, Sports | NBC, CBS, MyNetworkTV, and The CW for Duluth MN / Superior WI | Iron Range ." Northland's NewsCenter: News, Weather, Sports | NBC, CBS, MyNetworkTV, and The CW for Duluth MN / Superior WI . N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May <
"'Worst case of animal hoarding': 240 cats found in storage unit after smell reported | Mail Online." Home | Mail Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May <
Simmons, Rebecca. "City of Arlington, TX :: Government :: Animal Services :: Animal Hoarding ." City of Arlington, TX. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May <

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